Clinicians working in homeless health care devote their energy to the health and well being of their clients, helping them obtain the medical care, housing, and social services that they need. To ensure a long and successful career, it is essential to remember to take care of yourself, too. Those who work with individuals and […]
Healing Hands: Compassion Fatigue: The High Cost of Caring Read More >>
Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar will address the key elements for PCMH transformation in the HCH setting. Columbus Neighborhood Health Center will share its experience and strategies that led to level 3 NCQA PCMH recognition in 2011. Speakers: Anna Gard, FNP-BC; Health Disparities Consultant, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved; Glenside, Pennsylvania Parminder Bajwa, MD, MBA, DBA;
Leading Transformation to a Patient-Centered Medical Home Read More >>
To examine the characteristics and needs of veterans within the HCH setting, the National HCH Council launched a veterans research initiative in December 2011. In phase 1 of the initiative, the National HCH Council conducted key expert interviews and focus groups with HCH clinicians and administrators to learn more about veterans accessing HCH services. Download
Health and Homelessness among Veterans: Experiences of HCH Grantees Read More >>
A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE:WHY FAMILY PLANNING IS IMPORTANT Read Newsletter (PDF)
Healing Hands: Decreasing Unintended Pregnancy Among Women Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
Webinar Slides(PDF) During this webinar, staff from Springwire and participating health care for the homeless grantees will demonstrate how Community Voice Mail and Resource Broadcasting are being implemented and share the successes and challenges of that process. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and Springwire have been collaborating on a national pilot project
HRSA clarified the definition of homelessness in response to language included in the Senate Appropriations Committee Report and confirmed in the Conference Committee Report on the FY2012 Appropriations Act. Read this Policy Advisory from John Lozier, executive director of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Here is the memo from Jim Macrae, Bureau of Primary Health Care
Clarification of the 12-Month Rule Read More >>
This Research Update from the National HCH Council provides a focused literature review on health and homelessness among women veterans in the United States. This topic is gaining increasing attention in research, public policy, and the media due to rising levels of deployment and an elevated risk of homelessness among women veterans. Download Research (PDF)
Health & Homeless Among Women Veterans Read More >>
This informational bulletin released by the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) describes HUD actions, policies, and resources that are available to assist states in developing strategies to better integrate services and housing. Download Research (PDF)
New Housing Resources to Support Olmstead Implementation Read More >>
